Brought to my knees
Yet I am still calling out an Earthly name
Whose claims of love I never believed
Even when he stood in the fire with me
Because there is not enough desire
No not in this world
To drink disappointment away
Devastated that you are always thirsty
As God and death wait patiently
For me to leap into love once more
Without a single promise
What is my name.
Copyright © Nomzi Kumalo, 2015.
expressive, shows self-awareness… very good
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Some great lines in there! Very nice indeed.
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I appreciate you letting me know Theeditorsjournal. 🙂
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Finally got the opportunity to go through your posts. Loving the insightful words that echo true.
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I truly appreciate you taking out the time Gatetua. Have a womderful summer. 🙂
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Beautiful writing. I love it
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Thank you for letting me know Sheila. I appreciate that. I wish you a sweet summer. 🙂
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Wow, so powerful.
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Thank you Amy. I appreciate that. I think that I have come far as a writer. 🙂
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Wow. That’s a punch in the solar plexus and no mistake.
And none the worse for that.
Superb.
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“A punch in the solar plexus” you say? Well I never. I am thrilled by that expression and also humbled by your response. I appreciate you taking out the time Julian. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
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LOVELY!!
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So in love with your poetry!! POWER!! #ThatIsAll
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I am humbled. Thank you Shaquana. 🙂
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absolutely beautiful
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Beautiful written! X
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the desire line is genius 🙂
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Great Poem ❤
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Wow!
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After Hell…oh heavens ..what a poem, what depth of feeling…GREAT you are able to share this with those willing to listen.
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Poetry is for the people. I am fortunate to have listeners. You. I hope that you are well Paula. 🙂
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Faith 🙂
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🙂
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Nomzi this is a beautiful poem. I understand the feelings here.
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For letting me know, I thank you Nicodemas. I hope that you are well 🙂
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Yes, peace and blessings Nomzi.
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🙂
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Took my breath away!
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I am humbled by your reception Robyn. I appreciate that you took the time to let me know. Is it warm where you are now? 🙂
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Yes a million times. Honest writing. No other way.
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Nothing but love. I am quite amazed how each poem comes together. I appreciate your encouraging words dear. 🙂
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Absolutely☺️
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🙂
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And when everything else fails, there is hope…and yes, love, again. 🙂
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Love again. I hope that you are well Celestine. 🙂
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you hit the heart and it was the truth. something truly amazing and mind blowing depth. feeling that
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The human condition Mistermax. No one is exempt.
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Thank you for taking the time too. Life gives us many gifts. 🙂
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Powerful.
Because there is not enough desire
No not in this world
To drink disappointment away
These lines shake one up!
And yet, even disappointed, even when through hell, broken and tattered, the mind still dares to venture forward again propelled by one human tendency!. Is hope itself not a mysterious thing?
Great poem!
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Yes, we are naturally built to learn and grow. Thank you for taking the time Noel. 🙂
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It is excellently written. Peace and blessings to you.
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I am glad that you think so. Peace and blessings to you too Lisa. 🙂
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This is stunning, Nomzi.
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I surprise myself sometimes Skat. Thank you for taking the time. 🙂
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It’s never too late to live happily ever after.
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Embracing where I am. I wrote a poem called “Fear and loathing” expressing similar sentiments. Patience. Peace. Thank you for the gentle visit. 🙂
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Hope
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More than hope. To believe. 🙂
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Quite right
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Thank you for taking out the time Derrick. 🙂
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